The Cliffs Pavilion is set for a busy few weeks, with chart‑topping group Blue among the headline acts appearing alongside comedy, opera and immersive theatre.
While a wider line‑up continues across the venue, these five events stand out in the coming month for their contrasting styles and audiences.
The schedule begins on Thursday, April 9, with Sneaky Blinders Whodunit, an immersive dining experience built around a Birmingham crime family gathering.
The narrative centres on tensions within the Trilbies as accusations of corruption threaten to turn a family “sit down” into something more dangerous.
Guests are served a three‑course meal while following the unfolding mystery, which weaves in characters such as Tommy Trilbie, Mr Campbell and Aunty Dolly.
With audience members encouraged to dress the part, the evening blends interactive theatre with a classic whodunit aimed at adult audiences.
Comedy follows on Thursday, April 16. with Harry Enfield And No Chums, a rare live appearance from the long‑standing satirist.
The evening offers reflections on a four‑decade career that has produced characters from Loadsamoney to Kevin the Teenager.
Enfield revisits some of his most recognisable creations before taking audience questions on his work, creative process and shifting cultural landscape.
The event promises an introspective but lightly handled look at a major figure in British comedy.
Music fans have the chance to hear The Bootleg Beatles In Concert on Friday, April 17.
This year’s show turns its attention to the Beatles’ five best‑selling albums: Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt Pepper, The White Album and Abbey Road.
Each record is recreated on stage with support from a full band of backing musicians, offering a chronological sweep through some of the group’s most significant stylistic shifts.
Opera arrives on Saturday, April 18, with Carmen – Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour, featuring Opera International Kyiv.
The production includes Bizet’s major arias and choral set pieces, staged against designs inspired by Seville’s architectural traditions.
The cast features international soloists and is accompanied by a full orchestra, with performances sung in French and surtitled in English.
The run concludes on Wednesday, April 22, with Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour Plus Special Guests 911.
Marking a milestone for the chart‑topping group, the tour coincides with the release of their new album Reflections and includes an extensive UK schedule.
The Southend date brings together original members Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan for a retrospective of hits alongside new material.
Together, these events illustrate a broad month of programming across comedy, music, immersive theatre and opera.
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